Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 27 | 32 | 24 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 26 | 27 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets outlasted the Suns 120-112. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.